Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Hypothyroidism Ayurveda and modern perspective
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Bisen,
JCDR. 2023: 1021-1026
Abstract
Ayurveda is an ancient science of life and has a long history and is the purest way of treating hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone and the condition is also called underactive thyroid. The treatments for hypothyroidism include diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. Scientists have confirmed that the disorder is caused by an imbalance of substances known as the tri doshas or the three-body energies. The treatment for this disorder focuses on correcting the imbalance and restoring the function of the thyroid gland. Nowadays, different types of symptoms are seen in different types of people such as weight gain, constipation, depression, tiredness, and sensitivity to colds. Modern medicine executes hypothyroidism as the state which originates from the formation of antibodies against the thyroid gland and incorporates the use of hormone replacement i.e., antioxidants and levothyroxine. There are also various plants like crataeva nurvula and supplements such as echinacea which can serve as a potential area of research as thyrotropic agents. Various management strategies to curb hypothyroidism such as pulmonary exercises, increased fluid intake, and protection against cold ensure safety for thyroid people. Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of various functions in the human body system. Treatment for hypothyroidism entails one having the correct knowledge of the ayurvedic system hence ensuring safety is enhanced. According to Panthi, the pathogens of the disorder lie in the liver as well as the spleen
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